What is the cheapest way to get from Chester to Elgin?

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Elgin is to drive which costs £95 - £140 and takes 7h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chester to Elgin?

The fastest way to get from Chester to Elgin is to train and fly which takes 5h 2m and costs £100 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Elgin?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Braelossie Place via Buchanan Bus Station and Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Elgin?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Elgin via Warrington Bank Quay and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.

How far is it from Chester to Elgin?

The distance between Chester and Elgin is 460 miles. The road distance is 391.7 miles.

How do I travel from Chester to Elgin without a car?

The best way to get from Chester to Elgin without a car is to train which takes 9h 7m and costs £50 - £240.

How long does it take to get from Chester to Elgin?

It takes approximately 9h 7m to get from Chester to Elgin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Elgin bus from?

Chester to Elgin bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Elgin train from?

Chester to Elgin train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Warrington Bank Quay station.

Train or bus from Chester to Elgin?

The best way to get from Chester to Elgin is to train which takes 9h 7m and costs £50 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 2m.

Where does the Chester to Elgin bus arrive?

Chester to Elgin bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Chester to Elgin train arrive?

Chester to Elgin train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Chester to Elgin?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Elgin is 392 miles. It takes approximately 7h 8m to drive from Chester to Elgin.

How do I get a train ticket from Chester to Elgin?

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Where can I stay near Elgin?

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Chester to Elgin - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Chester to Elgin by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow CentralLondon Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to ElginGlasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
9h 7m
£54–239
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station830
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetE8
3. Take the bus from Union Street to Braelossie PlaceE7
10h 2m
Drive 389.4 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Elgin389.4 mi
7h 8m
£95–138
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)MAN - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Airport Terminal Stance 1 to Railway Station
5h 44m
Train via Aberdeen
1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Haymarket
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgin
9h 8m
£61–231
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Newcastle
2. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Union Square Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Braelossie PlaceM96
13h 33m
£71–231
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)MAN - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Elgin
5h 2m
£107–255
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BHX - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Airport Terminal Stance 1 to Railway Station
6h 43m

Chester to Elgin by train and foot

8Weekly Services

9h 7mAverage Duration

£54Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Chester to Elgin.

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Distance: 457.8 mi
Duration: 9h 7m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Elgin, Scotland?

You can take a train from Chester to Elgin via Warrington Bank Quay, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 9h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Braelossie Place via Buchanan Bus Station and Union Street in around 10h 2m.

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